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2022 Belmont Stakes News & Notes
Your one-stop shop for everything related to the 2022 Belmont Stakes!
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10-year Belmont Stakes trends favor Nest, We The People in 2022 field
To help narrow down the field to find the most likely winner of the 1 1/2-mile race at Belmont Park, we looked at the 10-year trends.
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Comparing Nest to recent Belmont fillies
We look at the six most recent fillies to run the Belmont Stakes, dating back to 1980, and compare their résumés to that of Nest to predict how the three-year-old will finish in the final leg of the Triple Crown.
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How to bet the Belmont 2-Day Pick 4
Below we dive into the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival two-day Pick 4, which includes the New York S., Intercontinental S., Manhattan S., and Saturday's main event, the Belmont S.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for June 9
Fields are shorter on Thursday’s card, so we won’t go too deep. I’ve carved a $48 ticket of As and Bs that should do the trick.
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Betting with, and against, Arrest Me Red in the Jaipur Stakes
A talented field of 13 will dash six panels on the Belmont Park outer lawn in Saturday’s $400,000 Jaipur S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2022 Ogden Phipps Stakes
A small and outstanding field of five fillies and mares will go postward in the $500,000 Ogden Phipps S.
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How to bet with, and against, Rougir in the New York Stakes
A stout field of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Belmont inner turf in Friday’s lucrative $750,000 New York S.
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Belmont Gold Cup International Scouting Reports: Loft, Outbox
European invaders have plundered the past four runnings of the Belmont Gold Cup (G2), after a second-place finish in 2016. Two more have arrived for Friday’s renewal – Germany’s Loft, a proven stayer with upside, and British veteran Outbox, who has smart form in the book, if he can duplicate it over further.
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Belmont Stakes: Derby winner can Strike again
Three factors usually come into play when trying to handicap the Belmont Stakes (G1): pace, class, and stamina.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column June 9, 2022
Jason Beem looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes and offers some thoughts on the day.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, June 9 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with a ticket for the $38,162 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 9, 2022
Jason looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes day card, including the Belmont Stakes itself, as well as the undercard races and sequences.
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Searching for Value in the 2022 Wonder Again Stakes
A trio of black-type events will headline the Thursday card at Belmont Park, led by the $200,000 Wonder Again S.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch June 9-13
Selected features and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
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True North Stakes exotics play for Belmont Park June 10
Champion male sprinter Jackie’s Warrior will headline a field of six in the $300,000 True North S. (G2) on Friday at Belmont Park.
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All-Grade 1 Pick 5 play for Belmont Stakes Day
Nine graded stakes in total will lead the way, with eight being of the Grade 1 variety, on the blockbuster day of racing.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Belmont Stakes
A strong field of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/2 miles over "Big Sandy" in Saturday’s much-anticipated $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1).
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What are claiming races? Here are the basics
In North America, claiming races are among the most common types of Thoroughbred horse races conducted at racetracks across the continent. But what exactly are they?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, June 8 at Churchill Downs, along with suggested singles for the $26,950 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 8, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the races coming up Friday at Belmont Park. Then we welcome in jockey Erica Herrforth to talk about winning her first race at Churchill Downs, her path to becoming a jockey, what training she does, and more!
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After the Racetrack: Beckham Bend
For this month’s After the Racetrack, we look at a unique bond that reminds racing fans just how special a horse can be and what aftercare means for many Thoroughbreds.
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Hong Kong Preview: Drops Of God seeks deserved victory
Drops Of God can break through for a well-deserved win against a handy Class 3 field in the Calla Lily Handicap at Happy Valley June 8.
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2022 Belmont Stakes: Brisnet Speed Rating Report
Eight horses, including Kentucky Derby upsetter Rich Strike, are set for Saturday’s 154th running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1). Known as “The Test of the Champion,” the 1 1/2-mile Belmont is the longest Grade 1 dirt race in North America.
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Racing Roundtable: Beaten favorites to watch and the Belmont Stakes Festival
The Racing Roundtable looks back on Stephen Foster Preview Day and ahead to the coming weekend's Belmont Stakes Festival.
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2022 Belmont Stakes contenders and official morning line odds
We the People, a newcomer to this year's classic picture, was installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite in Saturday's $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) over 1 1/2 miles.
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Catching My Eye: Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at Churchill Downs
Caddo River has the look of a four-year-old ready to make a serious name for himself.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including suggested singles for the $714 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 7, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on the news of the day and recaps his visit to Taylor Made Farm. Then we welcome in Kali Francois to talk about her career in the saddle, her move to television hosting, and her new YouTube project Learn Horse Racing.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 6, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the weekend of racing at Churchill Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for June 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, June 6 at Presque Isle Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 6, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing from Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Penn National.
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Harness Weekly Update: $62 place, $30 exacta, double-digit winners
$62 place tops double-digit winners in harness racing action.
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Betting Strategy: Prolonged streaks are a fact of life for horse racing
In honor of this week’s kickoff to the second season of “HorsePlayers Happy Hour Tour”, I caught up with a top 10 finisher from last year, Andrew Yeretsky.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $12,545 Super High 5 carryover
After going unclaimed for multiple days in a row, the $1 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs heads into Sunday with a $12,545 carryover for the grabs.
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2022 Mint Julep Stakes Exotics Plays
A talented field of 10 will go postward in the 1 1/16-mile $200,000 Mint Julep S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
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Red Road is the Cinema Stakes Value Play
A compact field of five will travel nine panels on the Santa Anita green in Saturday’s $100,000 Cinema S.
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Horses to play in June 4 carryovers at Belmont, Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of Saturday carryovers at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for June 4
The TwinSpires.com jury chime in on Stephen Foster Preview Day, the Epsom Derby, and more in this week's deliberation.
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Louisiana Legends Night: Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for June 4
It's Louisiana Legends Night at Evangeline Downs with an impressive card of LA-breds.
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Hanson: Handicapping the 2022 Epsom Derby
Although Desert Crown might be the most likely winner, there are at least a half-dozen other worthy contenders in the 1 1/2-mile classic.
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Epsom Preview 2022: Spot Plays for Derby Day
“The Thoroughbred exists because its selection has depended, not on experts, technicians or zoologists, but on a piece of wood: the winning post of the Epsom Derby.”
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, June 3 at Churchill Downs, Belterra Park, and Penn National, along with a ticket for the $34,350 Pick 5 carryover at Monmouth Park.
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How to bet the 2022 Mr. Prospector Stakes
A competitive field of nine will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Mr. Prospector S. at Monmouth Park.
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Exotics plays for Blame Stakes at Churchill Downs June 4
The $200,000 Blame S. for four-year-olds and up features a field of eight in the penultimate race on Churchill Downs’ Saturday card.
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How to bet with, and against, Bob's Edge in the Aristides Stakes
A total of eight talented one-turn specialists will vie in the co-feature in what seems to be a very good betting race.
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Breeders' Cup 2022 Early Update
As the Triple Crown races come to an end, the thoughts of Thoroughbred racing enthusiasts invariably turn toward the Breeders’ Cup, this year returning for the third time to Keeneland in the heartland of Kentucky’s Thoroughbred breeding industry.
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Epsom Preview 2022: Spot Plays for Oaks Day
After weeks of anticipation, the two most important Classics in British racing have arrived.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 2, 2022
Jason Beem discusses the first day in the booth for new announcer Doug McPherson and other racecallers remember their first day.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 2, 2022
Jason opens the show looking back and explaining some interesting payouts last weekend at Belmont Park. Then he looks ahead to big races this weekend coming up from Churchill Downs, Belmont, and Penn National.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $120 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, June 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,144 Super High 5 carryover.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch June 2-6
Selected features and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
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Exotics plays for the Penn Mile June 3
A field of eight three-year-olds will race eight panels on the grass in the $400,000 Penn Mile (G2) on Friday, June 3. Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for Race 6 on Penn National’s Friday card, including exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets for the Grade 2 stakes.
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Hanson: O'Brien can make music again in Epsom Oaks
Aidan O'Brien has a strong chance to win Friday's Epsom Oaks for a 10th time.
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What are Brisnet Speed and Pace rating pars?
Have you ever wondered how to use Brisnet Speed and Pace rating pars? Let's dive in and explore what they offer.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for June 1
Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for June 1 at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Canterbury Park, plus a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $739,589 Pick 5 carryover at Parx.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 1, 2022
Jason welcomes in longtime Nevada sportsbook director Chris Andrews from South Point to talk about working in sports betting, his time in Las Vegas, sports betting stories, and more!
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Racing Roundtable: Memorial Day and upcoming stakes
In this week's Racing Roundtable, we look back at the big winners on Memorial Day and then ahead to Stephen Foster Preview Day and the Belmont Stakes.
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Hong Kong Preview: Maldives can atone
Maldives can atone for an unlucky effort at Sha Tin with victory in the Caine Handicap at Happy Valley June 1.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 31
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 31 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $17,212 Super High 5 carryover at Fort Erie.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 31, 2022
Jason looks back at the Memorial Day Weekend of racing, including racing from Churchill Downs, Belmont, Santa Anita, and more!
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Important Belmont Stakes facts and figures
We look at some fast facts and figures about the Belmont Stakes, including records for fastest time, largest win margin, victories by a jockey, and the number of fillies who triumphed in the historic race.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 30, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the weekend around racing.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Churchill Downs, Pimlico, and Lone Star Park, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $588,485 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita.
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How to bet the 2022 Shoemaker Mile
Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) runner-up #5 Smooth Like Strait (4-5) will lead a field of six postward in the $500,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1).
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Harness Weekly Update: $66 and $40 winners top hits
Big harness win prices at $66 and $40 and 37-plus hit the board.
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How to bet the 2022 Winning Colors Stakes
A total of six fillies and mares will vie in Monday’s $200,000 Winning Colors S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Lone Star Park on May 30
A total of six stakes races will take center stage during a fine day of racing at Lone Star Park on Memorial Day.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $13,327 Super High 5 carryover
Let’s see… 10 entries, 30,240 possible outcomes. That’s the challenge facing bettors in Sunday’s 10th race at Churchill Downs, which features a lofty $13,327 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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2022 Memorial Day Spot Plays for Belmont Park
A handful of black-type races for Empire State-bred runners will highlight a fine card at Belmont Park on Monday.
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2022 Eclipse Stakes Exotics Plays at Woodbine
The Sunday feature at Woodbine is the C$175,000 Eclipse S. (G2) contested over 1 1/16 miles on the all-weather track.
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Betting Strategy: Schooled by The Masters
In honor of getting through the first six legs of Betting Strategies, I took the week to read back through some of the best handicapping books on my shelf.
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How to bet the 2022 Daytona Stakes
An intriguing field of six will sprint about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita in Sunday’s $100,000 Daytona S. (G3).
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Exotic Plays for May 29 Honeymoon Stakes
Seven three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita turf in the $100,000 Honeymoon S. (G3) on May 29. Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for Race 7 on Santa Anita’s Sunday card.
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How to bet with, and against, Brickyard Ride in the 2022 Triple Bend Stakes
A total of six sprinters will travel seven furlongs on the Santa Anita dirt in Sunday’s $200,000 Triple Bend S. (G2).
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Analyzing the May 28 carryovers at Belmont and Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson kicks off Memorial Day weekend by analyzing a pair of Saturday carryovers at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Santa Anita on May 28
A handful of black-type races for Golden State-bred runners will highlight a fine afternoon of racing at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2022 Soaring Softly Stakes
An overflow field of 13 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Soaring Softly S. (G3) at Belmont Park.
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Great Britain Preview: Spot Plays for May 28
The focus is on Haydock, between Liverpool and Manchester, where two Group 3 races highlight the card.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 27 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with suggested singles for the $14,778 Pick 6 carryover at Lone Star Park.
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Keertana Overnight Stakes exotics plays for Churchill Downs May 28
A field of nine fillies and mares will cover 1 1/2 miles on Churchill Downs’ turf in the $160,000 Keertana Overnight S. on May 28.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for May 26, 2022
Jason Beem shares his Thursday column, discussing when the "right" and "wrong" horses win.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, May 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $8,609 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 26, 2022
Jason opens by talking about the show and some thoughts from emailers. Then he looks ahead to the Churchill and Belmont Saturday features as well as Lone Star's big Monday card.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch May 26-30
Selected features and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
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Fact or myth: Are all North American dirt tracks one mile in circumference?
If you follow North American horse racing, perhaps you've come to believe the vast majority of Thoroughbred racetracks are one-mile dirt ovals. But is that really the case?
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Sire Profile: Gun Runner makes expected mark on Triple Crown
When Gun Runner made an impact in 2021 like few first-crop sires ever do, it seemed inevitable that his progeny would be serious players in the 2022 Triple Crown series.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, May 25 at Presque Isle Downs, Will Rogers Downs, and Canterbury Park, including exactas and a trifecta.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 25, 2022
Jason welcomes back Gino Buccola to the show to talk Triple Crown racing, Louisiana Downs, handicapping, and more!
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Racing Roundtable: Preakness weekend recap
The Racing Roundtable is back to discuss the implications going forward following Preakness weekend.
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Hong Kong Preview: Special M seeks limelight
With his two toughest rivals absent, Special M can score a well-deserved victory in the Deep Bay Handicap at Happy Valley May 25.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 24 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 24, 2022
Jason is happy to welcome back Angela Hermann to the show to talk Canterbury Park's opening weekend, handicapping the races there, and more! He also discusses some betting topics from the weekend.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 23, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, May 23 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 23, 2022
We look back at the busy Preakness weekend, including Early Voting's big win, Epicenter's runner up, and more!
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